William Washburn 1718–1788
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Washburn in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Washburn 1718–1788
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Washburn was born in 1718 in Bridgewater, the child of william washburn and experience mann. William Washburn married rebecca curtis, and had children including philip washburn. William Washburn passed away in 1788 in Wendell, Massachusetts.
Sources
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1Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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2Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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3Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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4Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
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5Record U.S., Family History Books
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Washburn
This ancestor line traces from Gloucestershire, England (1227) to Bridgewater (1718) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Washburn (1718–1788) was born in Bridgewater and died in Wendell, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records
William Washburn's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record